Advisory Council

Share, learn, and collaborate

Peer to peer collaboration for business professionals who manage their internal telecom, mobility, and cloud / IT management environments. Our members are responsible for:

Why join

Technology management excellence starts with the people

The Advisory Council facilitates engagement to drive new opportunities for all.

Members collaborate on topics related to their jobs – what works, what doesn’t, and why. This collaboration helps members grow and succeed, and it informs AOTMP about training and certification topics to develop that will take personal success to the next level.

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Member benefits

Join other professionals involved in technology management

Collaborate

Tap into the collective expertise of other members

Upcoming meetings

Join us online on the 2nd Wednesday of each month

Member Interview and Q&A
Jermaine Cobbs, Senior Manager, Technology Customer Experience – North America at Invesco Ltd, will share his experience and insights on corporate trends (hardware, software, hybrid work), working with the C-suite and tech leaders, and his career journey

Member Interview and Q&A
Tommy Vaughn, Connectivity Telecom Program Specialist Internet, Wi-Fi, Cable TV Services US&P for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, will share insights on the value of building relationships and partnerships with internal customers and vendors.

Member Roundtable Discussion Topics
Shadow IT: Creating visibility and establishing control.

  1. What are common reasons employees turn to unauthorized software or services in the workplace?
  2. What tools do you use to discover and map unauthorized applications and services?
  3. Once Shadow IT has been identified, what steps would you take to establish control without stifling innovation or productivity?
  4. What proactive measures have you implemented to reduce the likelihood of
  5. Shadow IT emerging in the first place?
    How might IT departments better collaborate with other business units to address the root causes of Shadow IT?

 

Talent Gaps & Skills Shortages: Finding and retaining skilled technology management professionals.

  1. In your experience, what are the most critical skills gaps today?
  2. What strategies have you implemented for attracting top technology management talent in a competitive job market?
  3. What made it effective?
    How do you approach continuous learning and skills development for technology management professionals in your organization? Can you provide an example of a successful upskilling initiative you’ve led?
  4. In your opinion, what are the most effective retention strategies for skilled technology management professionals? How do you balance competitive compensation with other factors like work culture and career growth opportunities?
  5. How do you leverage technology, such as AI and data analytics, in your talent management processes to identify skills gaps, improve recruitment, and enhance retention of technology management professionals?

Recent discussion topics

Welcome to our latest members!

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Stacy Valentine

Director of IT at Lincoln Center Theater

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Michael Gordon

IT Director at Gurley Leep Automotive

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Viswa Bharath Kolla

Senior Manager, Information Technology at Brooks Automation, Inc.

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John Hill

Telecom Expense Analyst at ONEOK, INC.

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Timothy C Colwell

Meet the Executive Director

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Application process

There is no cost for professionals directing, managing, or actively participating in the technology management activities of their employer and who are active participants in the Council.

Activities may include but are not limited to IT Souring & Procurement, Expense Management, IT Finance, Help Desk, Network Management, Security, AI, and Mobility Management.

No vendor personnel will be approved.

Please have a headshot ready when you apply.

  • Step 1

    Fill out the application and attach your headshot. You will hear back from us via email in 1 to 3 business days with a conditional approval.

  • Step 2

    If conditionally approved, you will receive a link to schedule a 15 to 30 minute call with one or two AOTMP® representatives. The call will be to answer any questions and clearly understand how you can best contribute to the Council. At the end of the call, you will receive the final decision on your application.

  • Step 3

    Upon approval you will receive your welcome letter in 1 to 3 business days with your member badge. Your name, title and company name will be posted on the Advisory Council web page within 1 to 3 business days.

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